TECH STARS BY COMPUTER EXPLORERS ( GRADES 1-4 )

ROBOTICS ADVENTURES & BEGINNER VIDEO GAME DESIGN : Two GREAT programs in one ! With the LEGO WeDo Robotics Kits , Young Engineers will work in pairs to build and program their own robotic creations . This unique system , designed by the experts at MIT , teaches about simple machines , engineering , programming , and more ! Love video games ? Kids can create their own games in this cool class ! Choose your story line with fairy princesses , dragons , or wild wacky aliens ; add challenges and levels of difficulty ; then share by email or post on the web to challenge family and friends . You can practice math , logic , and put your video game talents to work !

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR 21040107-01 W Jan 11 - Mar 15 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm $ 240 /$ 288

MINECRAFT : No matter whether you are new to Minecraft or already love the program , this class is for YOU ! TechStars grants you access to a PROPRIETARY Minecraft . edu world you cannot get on your own ! You and your partner will collaborate to learn essential crafting skills while searching for clues to unlock doors , complete scavenger hunts , tame wolves , ride pigs , and more ! You will be introduced to the basic computer networking , the geometry of multidimensional objects , and rendering of video game graphics . Enroll and let the Minecraft adventure begin !

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR 21040107-02 W Apr 5 - May 24 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm $ 192 /$ 230

MAGIC CLASS ( 5-12Y ) Is magic in your heart ? Has your child always wondered about the mystery of the magician ? This class will help your little wizard learn a few tricks of the trade . Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards , ropes , coins , mind-reading , and more . While the tricks may appear difficult , you ’ ll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform . All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home . Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate . Additionally , you can sign up for this class again and again since brand new tricks are always taught each session !

Location : Instructor :

Kinderhaven , Lake Forest Recreation Center Instructed by Magic Team of Gary Kantor

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR 21040104-01 M Feb 13 6:45 pm - 7:40 pm $ 20 /$ 24 21040104-02 M Apr 17 5:00 pm - 5:55 pm $ 20 /$ 24

SAFE SITTER ( 11-13Y ) The Safe Sitter program is a medically accurate childcare curriculum designed to prepare 11-13 year old children to be safe and nurturing babysitters . Our instructors will teach important life skills - business , medical , and safe habits - in this high quality course . Lake Forest Parks and Recreation sponsors this competency based , highly structured , interactive program . Students learn about a wide variety of topics through discussion , practice , and role-play .

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR 21040105-01 F Jan 13 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm $ 92 /$ 110 Sa Jan 14 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 21040105-02 F Feb 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $ 92 /$ 110 Sa Feb 18 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

PINSPIRATION ( 15Y +) All of the cute projects you ’ ve seen on social media but have been too nervous to try . We ’ ll try them together ! Each week the class will vote on one of the three projects to complete the following week ( with a materials list emailed to you as the following week ’ s project has been decided ). Some projects will be completed and ready to take home at the end of each session , while others may need to be re-visited the following week . This class is a perfect way to get a head start on holiday gifts and decor ! No prior art experience necessary . We will guide you through every step along the way !

Location : Instructor :

Kinderhaven Art Room , Lake Forest Recreation Center Kelly Sindt

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR 20880309-10 Th Jan 19 - Feb 23 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $ 187 /$ 225 www . LFrec . com

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